Lobo Tiggre: Why This War Could Put Copper on Sale | War = Hard Assets

Mar 16, 2026

Lobo Tiggre, market commentator on hard assets and commodities, explains how war, stimulus, and rebuilding boost demand for materials. He discusses why copper could be sold off on recession fears and become a buy-the-dip opportunity. He also covers why gold and silver may hold up if policymakers use inflationary stimulus.

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INSIGHT

War Driven Rebuilding Boosts Hard Assets

War and large-scale rebuilding is inherently inflationary and supports hard assets like copper and precious metals.
Lobo Tiggre cites rebuilding in Iran and Ukraine plus material-intensive reconstruction as drivers of long-term demand for copper.

INSIGHT

Recession Fear Could Put Copper On Sale

Copper can briefly fall if recession fears spike, creating buying opportunities during selloffs.
Lobo warns headlines could push a recession fear-led dip even though he views longer-term copper demand as intact.

ADVICE

Buy Copper Dips While Policymakers Stand Ready

Buy the dip in copper during panic-driven selloffs because policymakers are likely to counteract recessions with stimulus.
Lobo says he would buy copper on sale, expecting money printing to prevent a deep downturn.

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You Asked, Lobo Tiggre Answers…

In less than 8 minutes, Lobo explains to Maggie Lake how war is inflationary, rebuilding is material-intensive, and that combination strengthens the long-term case for hard assets. His key point: if recession fears create a selloff in copper, that's probably the opportunity investors should be waiting for. He also breaks down why gold and silver may be more resilient if policymakers respond with more inflationary measures like stimulus checks. A sharp conversation on copper, precious metals, and patient investing in a volatile macro environment.

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